Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant

Apolis

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$85 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Modeling, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Biology, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Quality, Demand Forecasting/Planning, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Gap Analysis, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft PowerPoint, Middleware, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, Requirements Management, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sprint Planning, Supply Chain Management, Technical/Engineering Design, Unit Test, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
17 days ago
Job Description: Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant
Hybrid - any Cognizant location in the US
BGV fully cleared for onboarding

Role Summary:

The Kinaxis Senior Solution Consultant is responsible for leading functional configuration and solution delivery on Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro implementations. This role bridges business requirements and system design, owns complex configuration and modelling activities, mentors junior consultants, and works closely with Solution Architects, Integration Leads, and client stakeholders to ensure successful end to end delivery across planning streams
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Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Configuration:
" Lead functional configuration and modelling in Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro across Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP, and Capacity Planning streams
" Translate business requirements into Kinaxis functional designs, user stories, and configuration tasks
" Configure and author Kinaxis components including workbooks, worksheets, measures, hierarchies, calendars, alerts, searches, scheduled tasks, and automation chains
" Perform fit gap analysis and recommend scalable, industry aligned planning solutions

Delivery & Execution:
" Own sprint level delivery including estimation, build, unit testing, and demo sessions
" Support SIT, UAT, PQ, and production deployments in coordination with business and QA teams
" Ensure adherence to client deployment, release management, and validation standards
" Provide post go live hyper care support and stabilization
Integration & Data Management
" Work closely with Integration Leads to support data migration and integration from source systems (e.g., SAP, middleware)
" Validate inbound and outbound data, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure closed loop planning integrity
" Support admin level configurations such as custom tables, tolerances, batch jobs, and automation monitoring
Leadership & Collaboration
" Mentor and guide Solution Consultants on feature development, modelling standards, and best practices
" Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design, sprint planning, and overall roadmap
" Conduct solution walkthroughs, demos, and design discussions with client stakeholders
" Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators, and reusable components
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Required Skills & Experience:

Core Skills:
" Strong hands on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse / Maestro configuration and authoring
" Solid understanding of end to end Supply Chain Planning concepts (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S\&OP)
" Experience working in Agile delivery models (Scrum, sprint based execution)
" Ability to translate complex business scenarios into scalable Kinaxis solutions
Technical & Functional Exposure
" Functional knowledge of ERP and planning integrations (e.g., SAP ECC / S4, APO)
" Experience supporting data validation, workflow testing, and production deployments
" Exposure to Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or Consumer Goods planning environments (preferred) [Cognizant...Feb_Orals | PowerPoint]
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Certifications (Preferred / Mandatory depending on program):
" Kinaxis Solution Consultant Level 1
" Kinaxis Author Certification -Level 2
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Soft Skills:
" Strong client facing communication and stakeholder management skills
" Ability to lead discussions, workshops, and solution demos
" Mentoring mindset with experience guiding junior team members
" Structured problem solving and analytical thinking capabilities
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Years of Experience: 12.00 Years of Experience

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/